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A close-up shot of Creamy Chicken Gnocchi being served from a rustic cast-iron skillet, highlighting the creamy sauce and tender chicken.

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi (Easy 30-Minute, One-Pan Recipe)

This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi is the ultimate 30-minute, one-pan meal! Featuring tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce, it's the perfect easy recipe for a delicious weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 16 oz shelf-stable potato gnocchi
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Cutting Board

Instructions
 

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add the gnocchi and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden and crispy. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth. Return the cooked chicken and gnocchi to the skillet. Add the fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
  5. Let everything simmer for one more minute. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: Don't boil the gnocchi first. Pan-searing shelf-stable gnocchi directly gives them the best texture for this creamy dish.
Tip 2: Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the smoothest, most flavorful sauce.
Tip 3: Ensure the chicken and gnocchi are in a single layer when cooking to get them nicely browned instead of steamed.
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